Camp Douglas song

  • Creator Names Dunavan, Joseph M.
  • Title Camp Douglas song [manuscript], ca. 1863.
  • Physical description 2 p. ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm. open.
  • Collection summary Song composed and arranged in Camp Douglas, Chicago, Ill., by a Confederate soldier who was a prisoner of war. Begins, "Twas a pleasant home of ours sister." Song is dedicated to our lady friends. The manuscript contains music and words and is ornamented with sketches, including drawing of a riverboat, the Princess, and signed by Dunavan.
  • Acquisition information Gift of Mrs. Harriet Hudson in 1927.
  • Names Confederate States of America. Army.
  • Geographic coverage
    • Camp Douglas (Ill.)
    • United States History Civil War, 1861-1865 Prisoners and prisons
    • Chicago (Ill.) Social conditions 19th century.
  • Subjects
    • Prisoners of war Illinois Chicago 19th century
    • Prisoners of war Confederate States of America.
    • Soldiers Confederate States of America.
  • Genre
    • Drawings. aat
    • Sheet music. aat
    • Songs and music.
  • Geographic name United States Illinois Cook County Chicago.